Elevation: Release date, cast, plot, and everything you need to know

The post-apocalyptic action thriller film, Elevation is scheduled for theatrical release on November 8, 2024. The film features stars like Anthony Mackie, Morena Baccarin, Maddie Hasson, and Tony Goldwyn in significant roles. The cast of the movie includes Anthony Mackie, Morena Baccarin, and Maddie Hasson among others.

The narrative of Elevation centers on Anthony Mackie's character, Will who is a single father to his son, Hunter. Hunter is unwell, and his only chance of recovery depends on his father venturing outside their home and traveling below 8,000 feet, a region deemed dangerous due to the presence of frightening creatures.

Nevertheless, he, along with two other women, are compelled to leave their homes and start a journey into the wilderness to save Hunter's life which leads them to experience all kinds of dangerous activities.

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When is Elevation scheduled for release?

As previously mentioned, Elevation is scheduled for a November 8, 2024, theatrical release. The movie was first announced in 2022 with George Nolfi set to direct and Kenny Ryan and Jacob Roman set to write.

Later John Glenn was added to the writer's group while Anthony Mackie, Morena Baccarin, and Maddie Hasson were revealed to star in it. In 2024, Vertical (formerly Vertical Entertainment acquired the rights to the film and released a trailer for Elevation under its banner on YouTube on October 3, 2024.

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Who is in the cast of Elevation?

As mentioned earlier, Anthony Mackie (Captain America: The Winter Soldier, The Hate U Give, and The Banker) plays the main character in the film. His character is named Will as revealed by the official Instagram page for the movie.

Additionally, Morena Baccarin (Homeland, Gotham, and the Deadpool franchise) and Maddie Hasson (The Finder, Twisted, and The Recruit) portray the characters of Nina and Katie, respectively. This information was also disclosed on the film's official Instagram page. In addition to these roles, other actors and their character names in Elevation have already been disclosed. According to IMDb, these details include:

• Danny Boyd Jr. as Hunter
• Shauna Earp as Hannah
• Dave Malkoff as Nina's Husband
• Drexel Malkoff as Nina's Son
• Ian Hummel as a refugee named Kevin Hummel
• James Anthony Perez as a refugee named James Anthony
• Dalila Orozco as a refugee
• Gregg S. Perry as a refugee
• Mike Hickman as a refugee

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What is the plot of the film?

The main narrative of the film revolves around Anthony Mackie's character who must take extreme measures to save his son, Hunter from dying. The official synopsis for the film reads:

"Set in the post-apocalyptic Rocky Mountains, a single father and two women venture from the safety of their homes to face monstrous creatures to save the life of a young boy."

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Is there a trailer for the film?

Yes, a full-length trailer for the movie was released on YouTube by Vertical nearly a month ago. This trailer revealed the film's cast, and its release date, and provided a brief overview of the plot.

The trailer has gained popularity among viewers, as it has accumulated over 1 million views at the time of writing this article.

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Elevation premiers on November 8, 2024.